These two downloadable posters support schools, nurseries, and settings that want to run a World Book Day costume swap or exchange.
Costume swaps help reduce cost, waste, and pressure around dressing-up, while making it easier for more children to take part.
What’s included
Costume Swap Poster
Use this poster to invite families to donate pre-loved World Book Day costumes.
It includes space to add:
- where donations should be left
- the deadline for donations
Display it near entrances, noticeboards, or in newsletters to encourage early contributions.
Costume Exchange Poster
A simple sign reading World Book Day Costume Exchange. Use this poster to label your swap area, costume rail, or exchange table on the day.
Why use a costume swap?
- Helps make World Book Day more inclusive
- Reduces cost and last-minute stress for families
- Encourages reuse and sustainability
- Supports participation without pressure to buy or make costumes
These posters work well alongside low-cost dressing-up ideas and non-costume celebration activities.
Related resources
These posters are part of the full set of World Book Day celebration materials. Using the set together helps create a consistent look across celebrations, events and fundraising activities. The full set includes:
- Celebrating poster
- Fundraising poster
- Celebration bunting (two sets to cut out and string)
- Congratulations certificate
- Fundraising thank you certificate
Download the posters
Download these posters to promote your World Book Day Costume exchange. You can also explore the other celebration resources to create a complete display.
Use of World Book Day resources
These resources are free to use for schools, early years settings, libraries, charities, and community groups celebrating World Book Day. Commercial organisations must have a partnership or licence agreement in place before using World Book Day assets. If you are interested in working with us, please contact [email protected].